Archos 7 160 GB Internet Media Tablet

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Manufacturer: Archos
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Product Description

Archos, award-winning for its technology innovation and leadership in portable media players now introduces a new concept: the Internet Media Tablet (IMT). The Archos 7 is the jewel product of this new line, bringing you a new way to enjoy Internet, your media, and TV--all in a handheld device. It redefines the high-end portable device with its ultra-thin design, black stainless steel body, and high-resolution 7-inch touchscreen. Plus, it boasts the horsepower of a laptop, thanks to its ARM Cortex superscalar microprocessor.

Enjoy Internet, your media, and TV in a handheld device with a 7-inch touchscreen. Click to enlarge.

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Buy or rent media from the Archos Media Club, surf the Web, and enjoy your music, photos, and videos anywhere, anytime.

Ultra-slim at just half an inch deep. Click to enlarge.

Uncompromised Web Surfing in the Palm of Your Hand
With an 800-pixels-wide resolution and a 7-inch screen, you can browse the Web just as you would on your PC--no need to zoom in and out, the web pages are fully displayed on the Archos screen. Plus, with Adobe Flash 9 video support, you can natively browse video-sharing websites, such as Dailymotion and YouTube. The Archos IMTs boast enough processing power to surf the Web on the go, giving you the same browsing experience as your laptop. No more endless waiting for the page to load; just grab your Archos 7 and check the latest news right away. Your PC wouldn't have even finished booting up by the time you've put the Archos back in your bag. Once connected to a Wi-Fi or 3.5G network, the included email software lets you to stay in touch no matter where you are. Check your email (compatible with POP/IMAP) whenever you want, view or send attachments (only compatible formats), and store them.

Download hundreds of useful and fun widget applications and then put your favorites on the Archos home screen. Check the traffic or the weather without having to start a new application. In less than three clicks, you can access nearly 1,000 Web TV channels, more than 10,000 Web radio stations, and 100,000-plus podcasts. There's no downloading wait time. Radio and TV start streaming right away from a worldwide list of traditional and independent radio and TV stations.

Your Digital Library in a Thin Handheld Tablet
The Archos Media Club remains the easiest way to get video and music content on the go. With an even richer library with new partners and the biggest industry players, the Media Club lets you discover a large library of movies, documentaries, music, and games. Buy or rent your entertainment in a couple of clicks and start watching it on your Archos 7. Enjoy a great multimedia experience on the go with the high-resolution touch screen. The 7-inch screen lets you comfortably share a movie or TV show with someone else, and with the Hi-Def Video plug-in, you can enjoy HD video support for the first time on any portable device. View your photos in high resolution and make slide shows with music and transition effects for viewing on the Archos tablet or TV. Don't leave any song from your music collection at home when you travel--the Archos 7 lets you bring along up to 190,000 songs and offers you advanced functions, such as playlist creation and album cover display. Listen to your music while surfing the Web.

You won't get bored in the train, car, or plane anymore, thanks to the fun Flash games. Premium games (strategy, sport, action) are purchasable directly from your Archos Tablet on www.archos.com. Plenty of others are downloadable for free on the Web. When you're at home and want to watch a movie or listen to music stored on your PC, just browse the device's hard drive wirelessly and enjoy the files without transferring them. Just stream it via your Wi-Fi network and play it immediately on your Archos.

Experience the Best TV at Home or on the Go
With the optional DVR Station, you have the perfect match for your Archos at home and on the go. Schedule and record TV shows and movies in one step using the included remote control. Just locate the TV show on the program guide grid and make a recording to enjoy later at home on your widescreen TV or in the palm of your hand.

It will also turn your TV into a real multimedia platform connected to the Web. Enjoy all the Archos functions on the big screen of your living room. Watch your movies in HD (with the HD plug-in), listen to your music, share your high-resolution pictures, play games, or surf the Web.

Technology Meets Design
Any difficulties with portable screens are a thing of the past with the Archos 7's large 7-inch screen. You'll be fully immersed in your movies either alone or with others. Access all of your Archos functions without having to press a single button. The touchscreen technology ensures the most instinctive and direct way to access your movies, view your pictures, listen to your music, or browse the Web. Thanks to the 160 GB capacity, you won't have to choose just a few movies to take with you when you go on vacation--take them all! Store 200 movies on the 160 GB Archos 7.

Plug-ins: Add even more capabilities to your Archos 7

Free with registration:

Web browser: Open up your Archos device to the full power of the Internet with a full-fledged Internet browser. Surf the Web via the Opera web browser with Adobe Flash 9 video support.

Web TV & Radio: Receive via the Internet nearly 1,000 Web TV channels and more than 10,000 Web radio stations. Select your stations by popularity, genre, country, etc. from the Archos video and audio browsers.

TV Program Guide: Easily schedule your recordings with the TV Program guide embedded in the tablet. A couple of clicks are enough to check the scheduler, get instant information about the program selected, and schedule the recording.

Available for purchase:

Hi-Def Video plug-in for playing HD movies in 720p resolution at 24 f/s MPEG4 and WMV formats.
Cinema plug-in for playing movies in MPEG-2/VOB format with AC3 sound (or 5.1-surround sound via the SPDIF output on the optional DVR Station). Copy/paste your DVD movies from your computer to your Archos.
Video Podcast plug-in for playing video podcasts in H.264 MPEG4 format and AAC audio files.
TVportation plug-in for broadcasting your live TV to your portable device--such as a Smartphone, laptop, or Archos Wi-Fi player--anywhere in the world via a Wi-Fi connection.
3.5G Ready plug-in for enjoying Internet everywhere via the 3.5G-HSDPA GSM network by connecting a 3.5G-HSDPA dongle to a Mini Dock or Battery Dock USB port.

The new graphical interface has been designed for easy finger touch control. Reach the main functions with only a tap, return anytime to the home screen and use the search function to easily find your video or music files. Add shortcuts to your favorite files and display them directly on the Archos home screen for quick access. Additionally, you can now bring your home screen background to life with the new animated wallpapers.

Finally, you'll be sure to enjoy PC-like performance with the world's first implementation of the ARM Cortex superscalar microprocessor.

Add-ons--Enhance Your Archos 7

DVR Station
Record TV, play video back to your TV, and charge your Archos device via the DVR Station. With the included TV Program Guide, scheduling and recording from your satellite receiver, cable box, Digital TV adapter has never been so easy. You also can surf the Web or stream web video to your TV while comfortably laid back on your couch using the included remote control as a keyboard and mouse pointer.
DVR Snap-on
Record from most any audio or video analog source on the move with the DVR Snap-on, a small device that's no bigger than a pack of gum.
Mini Dock
Transfer your files directly from USB keys, digital cameras, or other portable media players with the Mini Dock. Quickly charge your Archos with the included charger/adapter. Play video out to your TV with video output in high quality S-Video or standard quality composite.
Extra Battery
Double the battery life of your Archos 7 with an extra battery.
Battery Dock
Benefit from all the great features of the Mini Dock and get extended playback with the built-in backup battery.
Helmet Cam
Turn your Archos into a hands-free digital camcorder with the Helmet Cam, perfect for sports and family fun.
FM Remote
A built-in FM receiver and microphone on the FM Remote let you listen to radio anywhere or make voice recordings.
Protective Cases
Protect your Archos and show your style with a protective case.
TV Snap-on (Available by end of 2008)
Watch live digital TV right on your Archos, record, and enjoy the time-shifting function.

What's in the Box
Archos 7 160 GB Internet Media Tablet, headphones, Archos USB cable, DVR Station adapter (DVR Station is sold separately), screen cleaning cloth, quick start guide, legal and safety notice.

Product Details

NOTE: For best experience, fully charge your device before turning it on (about 8 hours)
160 GB capacity for up to 200 movies, 1.6 million photos, or 95,000 songs
Up to 39 hours music and 10 hours video playback time on a single charge
7-inch TFT LCD touchscreen; 800 x 480 pixel resolution; 16 million colors
Video support: MPEG-4, WMV, and M-JPEG; Audio support: MP3, WMA, Protected WMA, WMA pro 5.1, WAV; plug-ins available for further video and audio format support

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Customer Reviews

Big, but great

Review Date: November 13, 2008

Reviewer: Dr. Jeffrey Schnitzer, Lexington, MA USA

I have the Archos 7 320 gig. The huge hard disk means I no longer have to worry if all my stuff will fit. I've never yet - it's only a month - had any problem at all with it - web surfing great, unbox works perfectly. They all work just fine. Picture is quite good and the sound level is high enough so you don't need earphones. I've even figured out a way to convert Itunes video. The wifi is neat - the other day it asked me if I wanted to upgrade my firmware - I said yes - and it did so with no connection to anything. Apparently, the battery is removable, but since I haven't seen anything from Archos about this, I haven't tried. It lasts for at least 3 movies, but it takes a while to charge it fully. The touchscreen lets you associate a click with each tap, is easy to use, simple to understand, and really works. Drawbacks - it does take fingerprints easily, but not badly enough so that it's more than a minor matter. Actually, the touchscreen really doesn't get at all smeared - unless of course you've been eating fried chicken with your hands (the only way to do it.) It's larger and heavier than any music/video player/recorder of which I know, but it fits into the inside pockets of a sports jacket, and the stand means that you don't have to hold it. It's not really portable like an Ipod or a 605, but it's not really made for that kind of portability. All-in-all a 9.5/10. Anyone who's seen it has lusted for it.
Update 3/4/09: finally they are selling saddles for the dvr stations. Before, if you bought a second station, you got no saddle. Only one comes with the Archos 7 itself and none come with the stations. Using a station without a saddle is highly discouraged as it may damage the IMT. The same problem was true of the 605 - you had to call Archos and beg them to send you a saddle. With the 7, I called and they very nicely said they would send me one, but never did. Now you can get one for 5 bucks.

Exactly what I wanted, no problems in a week

Review Date: November 5, 2008

Reviewer: E. Douglas Jensen, Natick, MA USA

I have the 605 WiFi 160 for travel, and love it. But the Archos 7 is a much better size for video obviously, in situations where you have room for it. I also travel with a Kindle. I put my Archos 7 in a Kindle slipcase, it leaves 1" of space at the top where I put my earphones. Both of those fit in a small sort of manbag that I keep with me on the plane when I put my carry-on overhead.

I have the 7 completely full with movies and TV shows (whole seasons) I never had time to watch, and many hundreds of MP3s. (Likewise with my Kindle, which has dozens and dozens of books). I could be stranded forever on airplanes and in airports and never run out of entertainment.

I do also carry the biggest capacity external lithium battery that has a USB output (biggest Tekkeon), and both AC and DC chargers for it and the other two devices. That fits in my manbag thing too. Barely.

I've been very pleased with the 7's performance, and have had no problems of any kind. I hope it stays that way, but I never had any problems with any of my previous Archos PMPs.

Archos 7 320 GB PMP

Review Date: January 18, 2009

Reviewer: Harold L. Wilborn II, Phoenix

The Archos 7 (320 GB) is for people who enjoy video, music, and Internet access all in one device. The more you know about media (rights, formats, etc) the better. The PMP (personal media player) is easy to add files to, drag and drop. Touch screen monitor also has an understandable interface. Screen size and over all looks are great. Capacity at 320 GB that's more than many computers come with (always could use more in respect to video). Web TV from all over the world is really neat with a great Opera web browser (unlike many phone web browsers) that is Flash enabled. If you are into Flash programs they can also run on this device. Easy to work on with PC or MAC including transferring files between PC and MAC. Syncs with Windows media player. Be careful with this process. Windows media player tried to re transfer my whole library because it is not set up similar to the way Windows Media player wants it to be set up (music-artist-album-song). I have wma files, separated from mp3 and these two are separated from mov and flac files (three folders in music file mov, mp3, wma).

The following cons are really for people that are very tech savvy the novice user will more than likely not notice these issues or care about these issues

1. Can only perform one transfer at a time i.e.
User selects 10 files to transfer then finds another one they want to transfer they must wait till the first 10 are done.
2.During transfer the rest of device is usually unavailable, can't browse other directories while transferring. Similar to above.
3.Add-ons to play (mov, wma, etc) runs about $40 extra.
4. No carrying case comes with product and no stylus. Finger works fine but stylus more accurate.
5. No High Def (hopefully coming soon) plug-ins.
6. No Radio (AM/FM) - can purchase device to use with but now a days plenty of devices come with am/fm.
7. Gives off a good amount of heat after hour or so of watching.
8. Have to reset manually sometimes while watching videos. (in 2 months three resets).
9. Some movies downloaded from DVD (digital copy) the user needs to know about registry entires to enable them to play on the Archos 7 (Some won't play at all).

Now even with these issues, I still would not trade it or buy any other pmp on the market. I enjoyed it so much I also purchased Archos TV (250GB) and I am going to purchase the DVR station. Battery life is also good - three DVDs and four albums then on two cells. In addition from the previous model I feel there is a big improvement. I am a video artist and video applications specialist and this product will also help me with my own work.

great tablet

Review Date: February 10, 2010

Reviewer: Carlos E. Marchelli, cali

the archos 7 is awesome. you dont need a program to store anything in it..its basically a hard drive with a touch screen and media players in it. the internet browsing works great. (youtube works on it as well) the only thing i wish it had is bluetooth, then it would be ideal.

Large screen Ipod touch

Review Date: February 18, 2010

Reviewer: Mr. R. A. Cox,

Bought the Archos as it seemed to be a large screen Ipod touch.
As its such a convenient size I keep it close to me and mainly use it look up stuff on the internet. Ive not had major success with the flash player games, there doesnt seem to be many games using flash player 9 and point and click only ( virtual keyboard gets locked away on the flash player games I found). I use the photo viewer a lot and the email part. in fact theres not many parts of the system I dont use, I use it many times a day every day.
With the addons I can record from my TV and store the media for later viewing and play back movies to the tv. The docking station option of about £100 seems a bit excesive so I only bought the snap ons which seem to work very well
I also only paid around $US250. so very pleased with my deal
Archos 7 320 GB Internet Media Tablet